Far from Spider Lake
- Dec 9, 2020
- 1:12:54
- Full Episode
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In the small town of Brewster, Minnesota, 40-year-old Jan Kruse is shot to death in her bed while her husband and teenage daughter are home. When investigators rule out robbery as a motive, it leaves them asking – who would want to kill Jan? Keith Morrison reports.
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Brief Summary
Jan Cruz is murdered, her husband Chris is accused, but the trial reveals inconsistencies and leads to his acquittal.
Key points
- Premeditated Murder. This was clearly a premeditated murder, raising questions about motives and suspects.
- The Tragedy of Jan Cruz. Jan Cruz was shot in her own bed, leaving her family in shock.
- Conflicting Accounts. Bailey and Chris give differing accounts of the night of the murder, raising suspicions.
- Bailey's Anxieties. Bailey confides her worries about moving and her family's plans for a resort.
- The Tragic Loss. The community mourns the loss of Jan Cruz, a well-respected woman.
- Jeremy's Deception. Jeremy admits to leaving his house the night of the murder, contradicting his earlier statement.
Episode highlights
- The Tragedy of Jan CruzJan Cruz was shot in her own bed, leaving her family in shock.“I guess you just don't think bad things will happen in a small town to good people.”0:59Dec 9, 2020
- Conflicting AccountsBailey and Chris give differing accounts of the night of the murder, raising suspicions.“I heard, like, two big bangs.”23:12Dec 9, 2020
- Bailey's AnxietiesBailey confides her worries about moving and her family's plans for a resort.“It was making her anxious, she said.”25:21Dec 9, 2020
- The Tragic LossThe community mourns the loss of Jan Cruz, a well-respected woman.“The loss of that woman, Jan Cruz, a genuinely tragic event.”27:51Dec 9, 2020
- Jeremy's DeceptionJeremy admits to leaving his house the night of the murder, contradicting his earlier statement.“Kind of something he should have told you right off the bat.”48:43Dec 9, 2020
- Divorce RumorsBailey reveals to Jeremy that her parents had mentioned divorce during arguments.“Bailey had told him they had mentioned the word divorce.”49:30Dec 9, 2020
- Chris Cruz's Emotional VerdictAfter a long trial, Chris Cruz is found not guilty of murdering his wife, Jan.“I was actually kind of surprised at how much they were lacking in foolproof evidence.”1:08:00Dec 9, 2020
- The Family's Ongoing StruggleDespite the not guilty verdict, Chris's family continues to seek justice for Jan.“We still believe Jan's murder deserves further investigation.”1:10:46Dec 9, 2020
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